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UpstateCobraGuy
07-06-2014, 11:15 AM
Guys,

Going to let the cat out of the bag, I just got a hold of another project. Unfortunately, that means, I'm going to let another project go. The Alfa Spider I was attempting stuff a small block ford into is going down the road. I have come to realize five things; I have not been working on it, it's taking up space, I really like Cobras, I would rather work on Cobras, and I would rather have another Cobra.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps7905287d.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps7905287d.jpg.html)

Bingo! The new project is in the garage! With a little work, I can turn this "sow's ear" into a "silk purse". It's an FFR Mark II that was involved in a bit of a wreck (passenger side). My goal is to build it into a 289 Slab Side Street Replica using one of "Mr Bruce's" bodies.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps658985e2.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps658985e2.jpg.html)

This side took the brunt of the collision. The steering rack is pushed back less than an inch (end of the ear is bent a bit). Everything else looks great. I will need to replace the front "A-frames" and straighten the "Bird cage" a bit.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps10da96a7.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps10da96a7.jpg.html)

The PO hit a lady who pulled out in front of him. His insurance company declared it a total loss but let him keep the car. He pulled quite a few parts for his new build but left me a super starting point. It also has complete 3 link rear suspension and a rebuild 8.8.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps335091ab.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps335091ab.jpg.html)

This is the "look" I'm shooting for. Lucky for me, much of the parts I've purchased for the Alfa will work in this build. I also have a '67 "Fairlane" 289 sitting the garage along with a T-5.

Thanks,

Pat
CraigS
07-06-2014, 04:14 PM
That's a great change pf projects! Re: the rack pushed back an inch. One of the front suspension mods for the older models (I also have a MkII) is the Ackerman mod. It involves moving the rack back so it is mounted between the vertical 2x2 inch tube and the rearmost of the original mounting ears. Search for the mod and build it into your rebuild.
jakester888
07-06-2014, 04:43 PM
That's cool Pat. "Life is too short to drive a boring car".
UpstateCobraGuy
07-06-2014, 08:05 PM
That's cool Pat. "Life is too short to drive a boring car".

That it is my friend...
UpstateCobraGuy
07-06-2014, 08:06 PM
That's a great change pf projects! Re: the rack pushed back an inch. One of the front suspension mods for the older models (I also have a MkII) is the Ackerman mod. It involves moving the rack back so it is mounted between the vertical 2x2 inch tube and the rearmost of the original mounting ears. Search for the mod and build it into your rebuild.

thanks for the info, I'll search for it!
UpstateCobraGuy
07-17-2014, 07:49 PM
Guys,

Here are the gauges I'm planning on using. Again something different, Jaeger gauges from my Alfa Romeo Spiders. I actually have quite a collection, two sets; 1 set from my '80 and another from a '73 parts car. The speedometer will be from the '73 (140 vs 85 mph), the tach will be from the '80 (Electric)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zpsf3da25b7.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zpsf3da25b7.jpg.html)

Alfa Romeo 4" Jaeger 140 Speedometer ('73 Spider)

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=886/category_id=-1/mode=prod/prd886.htm

This set up will spin a mechanical speedometer using an electronic signal out from the transmission.

Time will tell if I end up spending that money...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps580e0407.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps580e0407.jpg.html)

Alfa Romeo 4" Electronic Tachometer ('80 Spider)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zpsff769be2.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zpsff769be2.jpg.html)

Alfa Romeo Jaeger fuel, Water Temperature & Oil Pressure. They are mint...

I have also be cruising eBay looking for a Clock, Volt and Oil temp for the full 289 Street look. I'm thinking Stewart-Warner, older and cheaper the better!!!

I also pulled the Alfa gas tank. IMHO it is going to work great. It's a little smaller at 12.2 gallons verses 15.5 gallons (Fox Mustang), but I should get a 100% accurate gas gauge. I never truly trust my gas gauge in my Green Cobra, always filling up when the needle starts moving. ;)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps94ea51d7.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps94ea51d7.jpg.html)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o287/YYYMMMAN2/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps6850c422.jpg (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/YYYMMMAN2/media/298%20Slab%20Side%20Build/null_zps6850c422.jpg.html)

It's in really nice shape for being 34 years old. I plan on cleaning it up and giving it a nice coat of POR15. I think I'm going to follow the lead of other FIA/Slab builders and move the tank to its original position over the rear axle.

Best part...It's FREE!!!

Pat :cool: